Obol (450 BC - 400 BC) front Obol (450 BC - 400 BC) back
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Obol 450 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 0.51 g 7 mm
Description
Issuer
Idyma (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
450 BC - 400 BC
Value
Obol (⅙)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.51 g
Diameter
7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#147513
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Fig leaf within incuse square.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΙΔΥ

Comment

Ashton 2002a, p. 124, n. 42; Klein 522.

Interesting fact

The Obol coin from Idyma (Caria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, with one side featuring a dolphin and the other side featuring a quadriga (a chariot pulled by four horses).

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (450 BC - 400 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Obol (450 BC - 400 BC) coin.